Having fun and eating well is the most authentic tourism in Nanjing Confucius Temple

For friends traveling to Nanjing from other places, Confucius Temple is a must-visit popular attraction. Just like when I went to other places, I didn't have the guidance of the local people, so I could only watch the excitement. As an authentic Nanjing native, I hope this authentic gameplay will allow you to enjoy the essence of Confucius Temple.

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The interesting places in the Confucius Temple are all concentrated within 0.5 square kilometers. There are two horizontal streets (Gongyuan Street and Dashiba Street), and one vertical street and three bridges (Gongyuan West Street, Wenyuan Bridge, Wende Bridge, Laiyan Bridge). My suggestion is to enter from the east gate, exit from the west gate, and stop at the north gate. The east gate is closest to the exit of Metro Line 3 (Jiankang Road Station), and the walking route around the main road Gongyuan Street can also be optimized. It's very important to remember that you will use this street as the axis for the next time!

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Cruise ships are always lined up (which is really worth it), while KFC, Pizza Hut and snack cities in various names are lined up at the peak. So try to go on a cruise ship during meal times and eat outside meal times.

The important point is that the Confucius Temple feels completely different at night and during the day (the government's characteristic lighting). It is recommended to go there in the afternoon and you can see it all.

must-visit locations

Dongmenjin (Gongyuan Street)

Former site of the Capital Theater: The building from the Republic of China is well preserved and restored.

China Imperial Examination Museum: The government spent a lot of money to build it, which explains clearly what ancient imperial examinations were all about. Especially here, many outstanding figures were obtained in the examinations, which is very worth seeing.

Wenyuanqiao: During the Ming Dynasty, he was very famous. I searched for allusions online. I won't talk nonsense. There are not many tourists and it is suitable for taking photos and taking pictures. You can just enter the small road on the left.

Dacheng Hall: It is recommended to go first and pay homage to Confucius. After you come out, you can just take various photos on the riverside dock. (At the Qifangge takeout window next to the square, sesame oil vegetable buns and crab shell yellow sesame cakes are recommended).

Square: The Panchi River across the river has a large and large wall, and there is a small door in the lower right corner. In ancient times, it was said that gentlemen could not go to Wende Bridge because the other bank was Qinglou Chu Hall. However, many gentlemen still had to sneak over at night to meet beautiful women. This small door is a secret door for a boat ashore.

Wende Bridge: Continue taking photos, have a wide field of view and a good view.

Along the way (Dashiba Street)

Wuyi Alley: No tickets are required. The famous poems are too famous.

Li Xiangjun's former residence: The studio of an ancient famous prostitute. You can go or not, haha.

Ximen Chu (Laiyan Bridge)

Zhanyuan: The ancient courtyard of Jiangnan Garden is exquisite and beautiful. It must be visited. (There is a small aerospace steamed bun shop at the door. I recommend Shaomai, which costs two yuan each.) After you come out, walk north along the alley of Shaomai's house. It is quiet and few people. You will reach the intersection about three hundred meters (grandma's five-spice eggs recommend it, two yuan each).

North Gate Zhi (Jiankang Road)

North Archway of Confucius Temple: The most magnificent archway. You must go for photos and check-in (next to Zhuangyuan Tower Hotel, the snack set is highly recommended, just choose the cheapest one).

Along the way (Gongyuan West Street)

After eating, turn along Pizza Hut and you will find Gongyuan West Street. The East and West Cities are worth visiting but not buying. (I would like to recommend it to the People's Amusement Park for nostalgia, full of memories when I was a child). There is a Lianhu Cake Group Shop along the way, which only recommends horseshoe cakes.

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Finally, when talking about cruise ships, the large cruise ship for 20 people at the dock costs 80 yuan per person, but the small cruise ship for 10 people can't remember the price. If you are not short of money, it is recommended to take a large cruise ship (standard route electronic guide) first and then a small cruise ship (please ask the boatman not to explain). The routes are different and the feelings are different. Zhu Ziqing and Yu Pingbo took small boats back then.

You asked me why I only said so much about Confucius Temple food? Because from the perspective of locals, almost all the snacks on the streets of Confucius Temple fail. The few I mentioned will ensure that you will not be disappointed.